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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1963

Page

7

Worthington Stages Comeback With Reds In Spring Game

Allan Worthington, 34, a veteran pitcher with 33 career wins, impressed in an 11 inning exhibition for Cincinnati, limiting the Yankees to one hit as the Reds won 3-2. His career highlights include two early shutouts and a controversial exit from the White Sox over sign stealing. Other scores noted: Broglio and Olivo held Milwaukee to one hit in a St Louis win. Hadix and Sisk combined for a four hit shutout as Pittsburgh beat Baltimore 6-0. Minnesota edged Kansas City 3-2. Angels beat Cleveland 4-3. Washington over Detroit 5-4. Houston routed Boston 12-4. Dodgers beat Mets 4-2 in 14 innings.

Associated Press Allan Worthington Chicago White Sox Worthington Cincinnati New York Yankees Reds Fort Lauderdale New York Giants Philadelphia Brooklyn Dodgers Giants Ernie Broglio Diomedes Olivo Milwaukee St. Louis West Palm Beach Harvey Haddix Tommy Sisk Pittsburgh Baltimore Miami Minnesota Kansas City Bradenton Los Angeles Angels Cleveland Palm Springs Washington Detroit Lakeland Houston Boston Scottsdale Dodgers New York Mets St. Petersburg Cincinnati Reds Braves Mets Phillies Colts Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles New York

New York sports losers hold mock Hate Week meeting

In a satirical scene the Loser's Club of New York mocks major teams. Members including MR MET and MR TITAN joke about Knicks, Rangers, Titans and Mets, organizing Hate Weeks against Yankees and Giants while lamenting past losses and attendance. The piece blends humor with sports history references.

NEW York New York Knicks New York Titans New York Rangers New York Mets Loser’s Club of MR. Met MR. Knick Ranger TITAN Harry Wismer Met Phillies KNICK Red Sox Nome MR. Titan Harry Hershey Wilt Chamberlain New York Yankees

State Finals Open Today in Ohio Championship Race

Ohio's 41st state basketball tournament begins with eight of 916 teams still alive. York Township Sandusky County and Jackson Center Shelby County start Class A at 1 30 p m at Ohio State University's St John Arena, followed by Dresden Muskingum County vs Springfield Local Peters burg at 3 15 p m. The day also features big school action with East Tech and East Columbus in the 7 30 p m semi and Urbana Hill Climbers vs Marion Harding at 9 15 p m. Semifinal winners meet Saturday at 8 p m for the title. capacity 13 497 per session.

Columbus Ohio York Township Sandusky County Jackson Center Shelby County Ohio State University St. John Dresden Muskingum County Springfield Petersburg Mahoning County New Lebanon Dixie Cleveland East Tech Columbus East Urbana’s Marion Harding Hamilton Taft

Financial Records Will Be Studied

ATLANTA A study of former Georgia Athletic Director Wally Butts financial records was planned today by State Atty. Gen. Eugene Cook. Also on tap was a second lie detector test for an Atlanta insurance man tied to a football rigging probe. Cook subpoenaed Butts' bank records and invited the ex coach to appear for questioning.

Atlanta Georgia Wally Butts Eugene Cook Cook Saturday Evening Post Butts Alabama Paul Bear Bryant George

Scholarship Established Honoring Bobcat Great

The Ohio Association of Football Officials established a scholarship in memory of E. C. Irish Krieger. Krieger, a beloved Bobcat figure, is honored by the new fund to support scholarship recipients, recognizing his impact on Ohio football officiating.

Bobcat Ohio Ohio Association of Football E. C Krieger

Bob Littler Leads Ohio To Golf Win

Ohio University edged Marshall 1414 to 121 in a season opener at Spring Valley Country Club. Bob Littler Jr. led with 68 after two rounds, while Nick Karl Russ Berkoben and Alex Rotar contributed wins for Ohio. Memorial Scholarship details and Trish Krieger’s legacy noted. Thursday boxing results listed for Miami bout.

Huntington W. Va Kermit Blosser Ohio University Marshall Bob Littler Athens Bobcats Littler Spring Valley Country Club Kent State Athens Country Club Virginia North Carolina Blosser Bob Littler, Jr Nick Karl Bill Harding Bob Santor Alex Rotar, Jr Joe Reichley Russ Berkoben Berkoben University of Florida Ohico-Marshall Ohio Chuck Woodring Dave Herndon Hob Santor Bill Spensky

Ohio University Baseball Opens With Exhibition Win

Bob Wren split squads as Ohio University defeated regulars 8-1 in a five inning inter-squad game led by back to back homers from Drew Ward and Don Ozyp. Bill Hirzel pitched two innings and John Zaffer three, with strong defense and two unlikely unearned runs. Wren noted plans for a nine inning and seven inning doubleheader if weather allows.

Ohio University Bob Wren Drew Ward Don Ozyp Bill Hirzel John Zaffer Hirzel Bobcats West Virginia Wesleyan Zaffer Wren

Kneece Tops Azalea Open Round As Leader

Wilmington report shows Harold Kneece of Aiken S C moving into second round lead by one stroke over Jack Fleck and Gene Littler in the 20 000 Azalea Open at Cape Fear Country Club. Kneece shot 34 32 with seven birdies and one bogey and earned 500 for best round of the day. Also noted Howard Baker Saunders, Gallipolis Ohio, becomes a professional and will coach at Hidden Valley Country Club Pt Pleasant. NBA playoffs widen: Eastern Final Cincinnati 135 Boston 132. Western Final St Louis at Los Angeles.

Wilmington N.C Harold Kneece Aiken S. C Jack Fleck Gene Littler Kneece Cape Fear Country Club Southeastern Ohio Gallipolis Howard Baker Saunders Pt. Pleasant Hidden Valley Country Club Saunders Cincinnati Boston St. Louis Los Angeles

Prep Coaches Rally Over Officiating At State Meet

Prep coaches voiced anger at officiating and its impact on tournaments. They argued officials are misinterpreting rules, are often too young, and teams travel long distances for regionals. McConnell defended procedures, while coaches urged fairer site and regional planning for future events.

Maluluagy Sessluil W. J. McConnell Walker Urbana Cincinnati McConnell John Cabas Salem Delphos St. John Lima Coaches’ Association Charles Canton South

Celtics Lose Boston in Eastern Finals Opener

Cincinnati Royals take a 1 0 lead over the Celtics 135 132. Oscar Robertson scores 43 with 29 in the second half while Hub Reed shuts down Bill Russell. Celtics say Boston led by 20 before Reed's strong defense and a sharp Royals rally.

Boston Cincinnati Oscar Robertson Hub Reed National Basketball Association Celtics Los Angeles St. Louis Robertson Royals Reed Cincy Charlie Wolf Bill Russell Russell Bob Cousy

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